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Explore key updates for the 2024 proxy season from Glass Lewis and ISS impacting Canadian public companies. This article delves into the significant changes in policies related to executive compensation, board diversity, climate risk, cyber risk oversight, and more. These updates are crucial for companies to align their governance and disclosure practices with the latest recommendations to avoid potential adverse voting recommendations. Learn about these vital changes and their implications for ...

On September 21, 2023, the Canada Securities Administrators published a notice and request for comment regarding proposed amendments to National Instrument 44-102—Shelf Distributions NI 44-102 and other securities law instruments Proposed Amendments. The Proposed Amendments would permit mature well-established companies to raise capital without undergoing regulatory reviews.

The 2023 Canadian Federal Budget, released March 28, 2023, provides particulars on the proposed new two percent tax on share buybacks and expands the proposal to apply to repurchases of equity by certain trusts and partnerships.

Angela Blake says deals will be easier for those who can use a single bank for financing